How Saudi Arabia’s foreign players embraced the traditional style thobe
JEDDAH: As usual, Cristiano Ronaldo led the way, with the likes of Neymar, Steven Gerrard and Robbie Fowler not far behind.
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Steven Gerrard drafts in Rangers ally as big Saudi chance beckons for former Ibrox insider
Al-Ettifaq boss Steven Gerrard is preparing another raid to boost his Scottish ranks.
SPL clubs clean sweep lower league opponents in King’s Cup
Saudi Pro League clubs displayed their dominance over lower tier opposition as Al-Ettifaq, Al-Shabab, Al-Taawoun and Al-Hazm progressed from the King Cup’s round of 32 on Sunday night.
Jesse Lingard sends message to Manchester United's Hannibal Mejbri after performance vs Burnley
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has praised Hannibal Mejbri after yet another good performance against Burnley at the weekend.
Saudi U-23 football team beat Vietnam 3-1 in Asian Games
HANGZHOU, China: The Saudi under-23 football team qualified for the second round of the event in the Asian Games after defeating Vietnam 3-1 on Sunday. Scoring for the Green Falcons were Mohammed Al-Yami in the 43rd minute, Mohammed Maran in the 87th minute, and Zakaria Hawsawi in the 90th minute. The Greens will face the Indian team in the qualifying rounds on Thursday. In tennis, Ammar Al-Haqbani of the Saudi team qualified for the round of 32 in the men's singles competitions, after defeating Qatar'sRashid Naif, 2-0, in the round of 64.
Al-Kholood boss Fabiano Flora eyes Al-Ittihad giant-killing in King’s Cup
Among a host of fascinating King’s Cup ties this week is the visit of star-studded Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Ittihad to second-tier side Al-Kholood on Tuesday.
Chinese leader inaugurates Asian Games in presence of Saudi Olympic Committee president
HANGZHOU, China: China’s President Xi Jinping inaugurated the 19th Asian Games in the presence of Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, president of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee, on Saturday. Xi launched the opening ceremony of the tournament, which will continue until Oct. 8, in the presence of several world and Asian leaders, in addition to the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, and Acting President of the Asian Olympic Council, Raja Randhir Singh. Saudi attendees included Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Vice President Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, and the Director of the Saudi Arabian delegation, Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah. Athlete Dunia Abu Talib and equestrian competitor Ahmed Al-Sharbatly carried the Saudi Arabian flag as they led the Kingdom’s delegation of athletes, sportsmen and sportswomen during the parade. Al-Sharbatly and Abu Talib expressed their pride in carrying the flag, saying “it is a dream that any Saudi citizen would wish for” and wishing their teammates success.
Jesse Lingard training with Al Ettifaq as he looks to secure move to Saudi Pro League
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard is training with Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq.